Composition for ROXIPEN

food interaction for ROXIPEN

alcohol interaction for ROXIPEN

pregnancy interaction for ROXIPEN

lactation interaction for ROXIPEN

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Roxipen 250mg/250mg injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

SALT INFORMATION for ROXIPEN

Uses

Ampicillin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

How it works

Ampicillin is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by attacking their cell wall. Specifically, it prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body.

Common side effects

Uses

Cloxacillin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

How it works

Cloxacillin is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by attacking their cell wall. Specifically, it prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body.

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Expert advice for ROXIPEN

Do not take ampicillin with food or milk.

Do not start or continue the ampicillin suspension/capsule and consult your doctor if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ampicillin, penicillin, cephalosporin, any other antibiotic of this class or any other ingredient of suspension/capsule.

Do not start or continue the ampicillin suspension/capsule and consult your doctor if you suffer from liver problems ar diabetes.

Frequently asked questions for ROXIPEN

Ampicillin

Q.Is ampicillin/Megapen a prodrug?No, ampicillin is not a prodrug

Q.Is ampicillin and amoxicillin the same?Ampicillin and amoxicillin belongs to the same group of penicillin antibiotics, but differ slightly in their uses

Q.Is ampicillin a cephalosporin?Ampicillin is not a cephalosporin

Q.Is ampicillin light-sensitive?Yes, ampicillin is light sensitive it should be kept away from sunlight

Q.Does ampicillin cover anaerobes, listeria?Ampicillin is used for infections caused by anaerobes and listeria. It is not typically used to treat chlamydia

Q.Can I take ampicillin with Advil (ibuprofen), Tylenol (paracetamol) and Benadryl?Ampicillin can be taken with paracetamol and Benadryl. Ampicillin when taken with ibuprofen may increase the effects of either drug.

Cloxacillin

Q.Is cloxacillin a penicillin/antibiotic?Cloxacillin belongs to a class of medication called penicillin antibiotics. It does not contain penicillin but is structurally similar to it. It is is used to treat bacterial infections in the body affecting the ear, nose, throat, lungs (pneumonia), skin and skin structure infections, urinary bladder infection (cystitis), infection of the valves of the heart, bone infections, especially those caused by the resistant staphylococcus bacteria

Q.What does it treat?It is also used to treat leprosy and lepra-reaction seen in leprosy, and to prevent infection during surgery

Q.Is cloxacillin the same as amoxicillin?Cloxacillin is not the same as amoxicillin, but they belong to the same class of medication called penicillin antibiotics

Q.Is cloxacillin used for treating tonsillitis/ boils/acne/chlamydia/streptococcus infections?Cloxacillin is not commonly used to treat tonsillitis/boils/acne/chlamydia. It may be used to treat streptococcus infections but is more commonly used for staphylococcus infections

Q.Does cloxacillin cause weight gain or sleepiness?These are no studies showing any relation between weight gain, sleepiness and cloxacillin use

Q.Does it affect menstruation?It is not known to affect menstruation

Q.Can I take Advil (ibuprofen)/ Tylenol (paracetamol) with cloxacillin?There are no known interactions between cloxacillin and Advil (ibuprofen)/ Tylenol (paracetamol). But doctor's advice should be followed about taking both the medications together

Q.Is cloxacillin safe for G6PD?Yes, cloxacillin can be safely used in patients who have deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)

Q.Does cloxacillin expire?Cloxacillin has an expiry date, beyond which it should not be consumed. Please refer to the pack or package insert for the expiry date.